Economy

The mine exploring robot, planned in the context of the UNEXMIN project and the science-oriented programme Futuris was designed in Porto, at the Systems and Computer Engineering Institute of Porto (INESCTEC).

The coming weekend, 7 and 8 July, the City Park will play host to the second edition of Festival da Comida Continente. Aimed at families, this event is entrance free. This is a joyful and entertaining way of celebrating the summer season, where chefs Hélio Loureiro, Manuel Almeida, Justa Nobre, Rui Paula, Chakall and Anna Lins will create mouth-watering new taste sensations and also cook the traditional Portuguese dishes.

By the end of 2019, the French corporate and investment bank Natixis is aiming to double the number of highly-qualified executives recruited in Porto. This is a statement by the Senior Country Manager Nathalie Risacher, in a recent interview to Exame Magazine.

The festival that celebrates food is back in town on 7 and 8 June, at the City Park. This event kicks off the "summer is in Porto" programme and it is sponsored by Continente. Save the date in your agenda and invite family and friends as entrance is free.

The Skills Summit'18 Porto runs on 28 and 29 June in Porto and gathers over 20 OECD Member States and partner countries. This is the first time Portugal organises this meeting, which occurs every two years, and gathers ministers and state secretaries in charge of teaching and higher education, professional training, work, science and innovation, economic development and digital politics.

MOVE PORTO metro 24H during the weekend is back. Nonstop public transport guarantees night service in Porto every Friday and Saturday from 28 June until 7 October. This is the fifth consecutive year of such initiative, themed MOVE Porto Metro 24H that guarantees Subway service all night long on Friday and Saturday.

The transition of the classical industrial model towards a Performance Economy will be the highlight of the next GPA - Green Project Awards Conference, which will be held at the Porto Inova Building, on 28 June, starting at 9 am. The conference is aimed at debating the fundamental change in all the sectors of the manufacturing industries, from the traditional manufacturing model to the functional services production.

The city of Porto hosts the second Meeting of women in IT jobs, on 27 June, at the DevScope Auditorium, Partner Company of the event organisation. IAMCP - International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (the largest Microsoft community and network partners), jointly with WIT (Women in Technology) will address the need for inclusiveness of the available potential labour pool in particular the severe under-representation of women in the ICT workforce management positions.

The streets of Porto were filled with joy and excitement to celebrate the Patron Saint, and every plaza and every street corner served dances, broiled sardines, "caldo verde" (Typical Portuguese soup) topped with cascades and happy people.

Sweet saturday and inviting weather called for the beginning of celebrations. Check out Mayor Rui Moreira São João tour!